{"product_id":"illustration-opaque-colors","title":"Illustration Opaque Colors Closeout","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors are Createx’ s flagship airbrush paints designed for refined atomization and flow through the smallest of airbrush tip sizes, at low psi settings, without a stippled pattern when faded from a tint to a saturated color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors dry to a matte finish. Illustration Colors, Bloodline and Lifeline are transparent paints with no filler added and made with a saturated pigment volume for coverage out of the bottle. Illustration Opaque Colors have a higher pigment volume to create a more saturated color for increased coverage compared to other Illustration Colors.  All Illustration Colors color-types are made with the same resin, perform similarly, and are collectively herein referred to as “Illustration Colors”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Erasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors are unique in that the final cure is delayed for 48 hours, during which the colors may be “soft erased” for subtle manipulation. After this open cure window, Illustration Colors cure to a hard coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed by artist Dru Blair, Illustration Colors work excellent for some unique reductive techniques and manipulation of the paint while it cures. For exceptional airbrush technique instruction, visit schoolofrealism.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mixed with 4030 Balancing Clear or 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear, Illustration Colors do not soft erase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirbrush \u0026amp; Spray-Gun Settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors spray out-of-the-bottle through any tip-sized airbrush at a wide variety of settings. Although most artist will lower the paint’s viscosity by thinning with 4011 Reducer 5% - 20% per volume, Illustration Colors spray well without thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirbrush: Any tip size\u003cbr\u003eSpray-Gun: 1.2mm – 1.3mm\u003cbr\u003eMini-Gun: 0.8 – 1.2mmFollow spray-gun manufacturer’s psi recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing \u0026amp; Thinning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors may be sprayed out-of-the-bottle or thinned with 4011 Reducer or 4013 Reducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4011 Reducer is the standard thinner. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4013 Reducer is a compliant thinner with jurisdictions including South Coast AQMD Rule 1401.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirbrush: Generally, colors are thinned 5% – 20% per volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd reducer in small increments of about 5% per vol., until colors flow \u0026amp; atomize into fine droplets of color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray-Gun: Add reducer 5% - 10% per volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hard-surface \u0026amp; automotive application, mix colors with 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear or 4030 Balancing Clear 10% per volume, then thin with reducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding 4050 or 4030 creates an acrylic-urethane paint better suited for hard-surface \u0026amp; automotive painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves flow, adhesion \u0026amp; mar resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow reduced paint 10+ minutes to acclimate before spraying for optimum flow \u0026amp; leveling after drying as reducer breaks down water surface-tension in paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeionized or distilled water may be used as a thinner up to 10% per volume. Exceeding this may result in loss of adhesion and extended drying times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying Times and Humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Times \u0026amp; Curing are set to a constant temperature of\u003cbr\u003e70⁰F \/ 21⁰C and 50% Relative Humidity. Extend drying times in colder temperatures down to 60 F⁰ \/ 16⁰C. Painting in lower temperatures not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, colors dry to the touch in 10 – 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse air movement, not heat, to assist drying. Force drying with heat may result in adhesion failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen painting in humid conditions, mix 4020 Reducer with 4011 Reducer for a quicker-flashing thinner. Mix in any ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors are a fluid acrylic paint.  They may be applied with a brush, airbrush, or spray-gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors are made with lightfast pigments and an acrylic resin which is durable and non-water soluble after its completely cured. Final cure is after 48 hours drying time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaping \u0026amp; masking: Colors work well as an automotive, transparent color when mixed with 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear or 4030 Balancing Clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to Hard-Surface \u0026amp; Automotive Guide for more information on process to hard-surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow for extended times when masking onto colors not mixed with 4030; ~ 4 – 6 hours min. dry time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain colors prior to use. Once opened, dried paint inside the bottle \u0026amp; cap may go back into the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor application onto hard-plastics and other hard-to paint substrates, apply 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear as an adhesive primer, then apply Illustration Colors after 4050 Clear has dried. 4050 adheres to any substrate except silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5092 Adhesion Promoter is a water-based clear used to make Bloodline and other water-based paints stick to latex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso works as an adhesion promoter for flexible plastics, leather, vinyl and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2 medium coats direct to the surface, allow each coat to dry 10 – 15 minutes then apply paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid applying dry or overly wetter, adhesion is best applied as a medium coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay also be mixed with colors and applied direct to the latex. 5092 is added about 25% per vol. to colors, which are then thinned 5% - 10% with 4011 Reducer. This is Tim Gore’s technique, creator of Bloodline \u0026amp; 5092. Please experiment with mix ratios and drying times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop-coat with a durable clear such as Createx UVLS Clears for exterior applications, for a gloss or satin finish, or to protect from repeated, direct handling \u0026amp; contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with a wide range of clear types, including solvent-based, catalyzed urethane automotive clears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding not required prior to applying clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning after Illustration Colors Cure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors should only be cleaned after the paint has thoroughly dried, best 72 hours after application. Delayed cross-linking feature means it takes longer for them to dry and not be affect by a cleaning prior to top-coating with a clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a solvent-based degreaser or odorless mineral spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot-Life \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustration Colors do not have a pot-life.\u003cbr\u003eStore air-tight in a cool, dry environment away from direct list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep capped air-tight when not pouring paint.  Fresh air promotes curing of paint at the surface level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-term storage of paint is affected after mixing with reducer. Only reduce paint intended for use over a few weeks.\u003cbr\u003eAdding reducer promotes curing and accelerates drying when exposed to fresh air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver-reduced paint, that is paint mixed with reducer past 10% per volume, should only be stored for a few days. Long term storage is questionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning Airbrush \u0026amp; Spray Gun After Painting\u003cbr\u003eColors are best rinsed from the airbrush or spray-gun with 5618 Airbrush Cleaner or 4011 Reducer. 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